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I have an increasing amount of bruising to a temporary implant that has been in for two years. Is this normal? (Photo)

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kyliegrNov 8, 2018

Temporary implant to one side after mastectomy still there two years later, is due to be removed but still waiting , bruising to skin is expanding. Is this normal or am I unwell?

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